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HUD Secretary Scott Turner to be Keynote Speaker at 2025 Congress & Expo

MHI is delighted to announce that U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner will give the keynote address at this year’s Congress & Expo.

Secretary Turner is the 19th HUD Secretary. In his nomination hearing, he identified the availability and affordability of manufactured housing as a key priority, including eliminating undue regulatory burdens. Recently, Secretary Turner teamed with the Secretary of the Interior to form a Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing.

During President Trump’s first term, Secretary Turner served as the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC) and led the interagency Opportunity Zones Initiative. He worked with state, local, tribal and territorial governments to revitalize economically distressed areas, promote affordable housing and the creation new businesses.

In his previous role at the White House, Secretary Turner visited three manufactured homes on the National Mall during HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase in 2019 and complimented MHI and the manufactured housing industry for its innovation and creativity. See a video of his remarks below.

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February 5, 2026

Register Now for 2026 MHI Congress & Expo

Join MHI at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas for this year’s Congress & Expo! With top-quality educational programs led by industry experts, networking opportunities, and an exhibit floor showcasing innovations from over 140 companies, there is something for every segment of the industry.

January 30, 2026

MHI Remembers Doug Gorman

It is with deep sadness that MHI mourns the passing of Doug Gorman, a towering figure in the manufactured housing industry for more than five decades. His 55-year career shaped the future of attainable housing, from leading retail operations to improving countless lives through his unwavering commitment to helping families find quality homes.

Industry Veteran Discusses Housing Crisis

In this video from UMH Properties Inc., Eugene Landy, Founder and Chairman of UMH Properties Inc., discusses the company’s vision and approach to addressing the affordable housing crisis. In the video, he emphasizes that UMH focuses on efficiency, customer satisfaction and long-term value.

February 5, 2026

Invest in the Future of Manufactured Housing

Manufactured housing production declined 3.9% year‑over‑year in December and decreased 0.6% in total during 2025. December shipments fell, with single‑section units down 6.5% and multi‑section units down 1.6%; for 2025 overall, single‑section shipments dropped 4.7% while multi‑section shipments rose 2.7%.

MHI Economic Report Reveals December and 2025 Year-End Data

Virginia: Zoning Board Approves HUD Code Duplex

On Monday, the Isle of Wight County Board of Zoning Appeals voted to approve a variance allowing the placement of a HUD Code single‑section duplex manufactured home, overcoming a zoning barrier that had stalled installation for more than a year. This decision is significant not just locally, but nationally, as it affirms that the new 2-4 unit designs approved under the latest changes to the HUD Code can and should be permitted within existing zoning frameworks designed for manufactured housing.